For which user is the exomotion® hand one suitable?
Whether the exomotion® hand one is a suitable aid for you must be checked on site. Please ask a care partner in your area for advice on whether you can be fitted with the exomotion® hand one.An overview of a care partner in your area can be found here.
Where can I find a medical supply store?
Search our supply partner map for trained medical supply stores in your area. Alternatively, you can put us in touch with your medical supply store so that we can explain the product to them and check the possibility of training.
How do I find therapists near me?
Through the Academy for Hand Rehabilitation you can find hand therapists in your area.Alternatively, you can put us in touch with your therapist so that we can explain the product to them.
Is the exomotion® hand one placed directly on the skin?
Yes, the brace of the exomotion® hand one with the sensor definitely. The mechanical elbow support does not have to be directly on the skin.
Can the user write with exomotion® hand one?
Such fine motor movements are only necessary in exceptional cases with the orthosis. The movement then comes from the shoulder and upper arm instead of the brace, where the movement comes normally. Writing will be partially possible.
How often does the battery need to be charged?
If the brace is worn all day, the battery needs to be charged at night. If you use it for a few hours a day, the battery can last for several days.
Is the care covered by health insurance?
An increasing number of large statutory health insurers have already covered the costs of exomotion® hand one. In addition, costs are covered by company and private health insurance companies. For further and up-to-date information, please do not hesitate to contact us. The following German health insurance companies have already recognized the groundbreaking potential of orthoses […]
Can the exomotion® hand one also be used for therapeutic purposes?
No. The exomotion® hand one is used exclusively as an aid for the treatment of long-term impairments in adults. In accordance with its intended purpose for medical devices, it has no therapeutic benefit in the sense of supporting healing.
Which diseases can lead to hand paralysis?
Possible causes of paralysis can be:
What care requirements must be met for the exomotion® hand one?
The following points can give you an overview of which care requirements should be met: If the flexion force of your elbow is restricted, the exomotion® hand one can be extended to include mechanical elbow support. Here, too, one of our care partners will advise you.